OCEAN CITY, Md. — Fans of Ocean City’s Boardwalk Rock festival will have to wait another year, as town officials confirmed on the Town of Ocean City’s official Facebook page that the event will not return in 2026. The festival, which has become a springtime highlight for residents and visitors alike, faced a variety of logistical and operational challenges that made hosting it next year unfeasible.
Tom Perlozzo, Ocean City’s Business Development Director, said the festival’s temporary pause is intended to ensure the event maintains the high standards attendees have come to expect. “Boardwalk Rock quickly became a highlight of Ocean City’s spring event calendar,” Perlozzo said. “While we are disappointed to take a pause in 2026, we are fully committed to working with C3 Presents to bring the festival back stronger than ever in 2027.”
Boardwalk Rock has drawn large crowds to the city’s boardwalk in past years, featuring live performances and engaging activities for both locals and tourists. While the 2026 edition is on hold, the town emphasized its commitment to collaborating with event organizers C3 Presents to resume the festival in 2027. Officials encouraged music fans and visitors to stay connected for future announcements and expressed gratitude for the ongoing support of residents and the broader festival community.
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